The Chairman of the Lagos Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Olabisi Makanjuola, has called on lawyers to report any demands for money for bail at police stations. Makanjuola told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos that bail remained free under the provisions of …
Read More »Remember ”kidnapped” Ogun banker found in ”Niger”? He FAKED IT over 1.7M debt
The Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed that one Olumide Openaike, a staff member of a Microfinance Bank, Kemta Oloko, reported to have been missing and found in Mokwa, Niger State staged his abduction over N1.7m debt. The spokesperson of the state police command, SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed this …
Read More »Canadian province bans institutions from admitting Nigerians, other international students
British Columbia, a Canadian province, has banned tertiary institutions from admitting Nigerians and international students for the next two years. Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller disclosed this recently in a statement. According to Miller, the measure aims to decrease new student visa issuance by 35 per cent for the current …
Read More »Suspected kidnappers kill two traditional rulers in Ekiti
Suspected kidnappers have killed two traditional rulers in Ekiti StateThe monarchs were said to be returning from a security meeting in Irele-Ekiti in a vehicle being driven by one of their colleagues, the Alara of Ikole Ekiti, when they were attacked by gunmen along a community in Ikole Local Government …
Read More »Osun prince detained after US-based Professor’s murder
The Osun State Police Command has detained the son of the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Prince Eniola Oyeyode, in connection with the killing of the United States of America-based lecturer, Prof Richard Idowu. The Punch had reported that the incident which occurred between 8:00 and 8:30pm on Saturday immediately threw the …
Read More »Economy: Nigerians Look Up To 10 Companies In 2024
The year 2023 had come and gone with many downturns and hiccups that retarded economic growth. Experts said to reposition the economy, Nigeria must oil… The year 2023 had come and gone with many downturns and hiccups that retarded economic growth. Experts said to reposition the economy, Nigeria must oil …
Read More »US Professor Shot Dead By Security Bidding Him Goodbye In Osun
A tragic incident struck in Ejigbo, Osun state when a United States Professor and politician, Richard Adeoriokin, was accidentally shot dead by a local security guard while bidding him farewell after an event. The incident occurred around 8:30 pm on Saturday along Inisha Road of Ejigbo, following the conclusion of …
Read More »Private jet with VIPs onboard overshoots runway in Ibadan
A private jet having about 10 persons onboard including Very Important Personalities (VIPs) has overshot the Ibadan airport runway in the Oyo State capital . An impeccable source said the incident happened on Friday around 11 am at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport. The jet with registration number, N580KR, missed …
Read More »No bail for kidnappers under my watch – Wike
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has expressed displeasure over the rate of insecurity in the nation’s capitalWike said under his watch no bail would be granted to kidnappers henceforth. He mandated the chairmen of the six Area Councils of the FCT to hold mandatory monthly security meetings …
Read More »Kano fire service stops man from committing suicide over N2m debt
The Kano State Fire Service, on Thursday, rescued a 37-year-old, who was in the process of committing suicide by hanging himself on a treeKano fire service stops man from committing suicide over N2m debt. The man, identified as Saifullah Rabiu, according to his suicide note, said he was indebted to …
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